Asaṅga

Philosopher, Deceased Person

0300 – 0370

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Who was Asaṅga?

Asaṅga was a major exponent of the Yogācāra tradition in India, also called Vijñānavāda. Traditionally, he and his half-brother Vasubandhu are regarded as the founders of this school. The two half-brothers were also major exponents of Abhidharma teachings, which were highly technical and sophisticated hermeneutics as well.

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Born
0300
India
Also known as
  • Asanga
Siblings
Religion
  • Buddhism
Profession
Died
0370

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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